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White County Democrats hold August meeting

Tuesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

White County Democrats held their monthly meeting Tuesday August 14 instead of Thursday due to fact the Chairman Nancy Mitchell needed to attend the annual Democrat chairman meeting in Springfield. There was a discussion of the upcoming Democrat Golf tournament on September 15, 2017 and lining up... Read More.

Righter statement on Democrats overriding Governor’s Amendatory Veto of SB 1

Monday, August 14 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Senate Democrats overriding Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Amendatory Veto of Senate Bill 1, education funding reform: “It’s disappointing Senate Democrats chose to bailout Chicago Public Schools, giving that district millions in special deals, which... Read More.

White County Democrats hold 1st Annual Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

A small crowd turned out Sunday afternoon to enjoy ice cream, desserts and music, sponsored by the White county Democrat Party. Nancy Mitchell, Democrat County Chairman, thanked everyone for attending the ice cream social at Burrell's woods. She had a special thanks for Mark Rogers and... Read More.

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Sen. Dale Righter: Democrats ram through unbalanced budget, leave pile of unpaid bills untouched

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to budget action taken May 23 at the Statehouse. “The Democrats showed their true intentions that all they care about is increasing taxes. Instead of continuing our on-going good faith negotiations on a bi-partisan,... Read More.

Negotiating Team Outlines Illinois House Democrats’ Economic Reform Proposals

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Democrats seeking common ground with Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to end the budget stalemate and put the state on a path to fiscal stability are asking the governor to consider their reform proposals that will improve the business climate while lifting up... Read More.

Righter: Democrats pass public funding of abortion on demand

Thursday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says legislation that would expand abortion in Illinois and have taxpayers paying for it not only goes against federal policy but is also an attack on the sanctity of innocent life. Under House Bill 40, which passed the Senate... Read More.

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Madigan: Democrats are Proposing a New Way Forward on Budget, Economic Reforms

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address: “Throughout my time in state government, legislators and governors from both parties have agreed that the state budget must be a priority. While the House has passed a... Read More.

House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday: “Rather than working with both parties to prevent a potential government shutdown, Governor Rauner continues to play games with the budget and threaten the economic security of Illinois’ middle-class families. “House Democrats have introduced legislation that... Read More.

White County Democrats Donate to Local Food Pantries

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

Nancy Mitchell of the White County Democrats is pictured here presenting a check from the local political organization to Jack Bradshaw, representing the Cherry Street Baptist Church Food Pantry. The White County Democrats donated a total of $100 to local food pantries. Money was... Read More.

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House Democrats Note Concerns Regarding Aspects of School Funding Report

Thursday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

House Democrats expressed concern over a number of items contained in a report released last week by the panel considering changes to the state’s education funding formula. In a letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s appointed secretary of education, House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: democrats

White County Democrats hold August meeting

Righter statement on Democrats overriding Governor’s Amendatory Veto of SB 1

Sen. Dale Righter: Democrats ram through unbalanced budget, leave pile of unpaid bills untouched

Negotiating Team Outlines Illinois House Democrats’ Economic Reform Proposals

Righter: Democrats pass public funding of abortion on demand

Madigan: Democrats are Proposing a New Way Forward on Budget, Economic Reforms

House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government

White County Democrats Donate to Local Food Pantries

House Democrats Note Concerns Regarding Aspects of School Funding Report

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